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'I hope to help young people stay local'

New leader of South Kesteven District Council says opportunities need to be created for young people to get the skills they need.

Grantham pension campaigners furious at landmark judicial review decision

Women lose landmark High Court fight against pension changes.

Complaints result in South Kesteven District Council tax bill reduction

Seventy residents challenged their council tax bills last year, figures show.

South Kesteven councillors agree stricter climate targets

Council agrees to reduce its own carbon footprint by at least 30 per cent by 2030 and become net-zero carbon before 2050.

Pro and anti-fox hunting groups condemn 'sickening' threats against councillors

Members agreed to secret vote on motion to withdraw support from the Boxing Day meet after it was reported they had received a torrent of abuse.

Grantham Belvoir Hunt meet to continue after vote - held in secret after councillors received threats and abuse - is lost

Secret ballot held as new leader says he fears for the safety of members of the council.

Senior councillor denies former leader's statement that plans for a unitary authority in Lincolnshire are still being debated

Stepping down as leader of South Kesteven District Council, Coun Matthew Lee says there is still talk of disbanding district councils.

Former leader of SKDC Matthew Lee fails to divulge reasons behind his resignation in speech

The only hint at Coun Lee's reason for resigning comes as he eludes to fellow councillors disagreeing with vision for economic growth.

Kelham Cooke's first speech as leader from the Grantham chamber, in full

As Kelham Cooke takes his place at the helm of SKDC, he lays out his vision for the future of the district and council.

New leader for SKDC as Kelham takes the reins

Speeches fail to explain the reasons behind departure of former leader Matthew Lee.

Grantham MP Nick Boles says he "must do better" than make "unpleasant personal attacks" against Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Nick Boles has branded the PM "nasty", "callous" and "reckless" and says he was ashamed to ever have worked for him.

Labour Party activist tells conference he wants a demonstration against Margaret Thatcher statue in Grantham

John Morgan calls on Labour supporters to come to Grantham when the statue of the former Prime Minister is erected in the town centre.

South Kesteven District Council in the clear over financial management following departure of top staff, including chief executive

The auditors delayed their findings over concerns following the departure of senior staff and chief executive Aidan Rave.

South Kesteven District Council leader Matthew Lee to speak about his resignation

Statement to be given by council leader who quit as Conservative group leader in August.

Grantham bypass phase two starts with groundbreaking

Bypass project moves a step closer to completion as ground is broken.

Focus is on policing as Tory Party chairman walks streets of Grantham

"It's not just about bobbies on the beat - we've got to protect that 11-year-old at home on his computer, too," says PCC.

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Margaret Thatcher nutcracker found on sale at Grantham antiques store

'I hope to help young people stay local'

'I hope to help young people stay local'

Grantham pension campaigners furious at landmark judicial review decision

Grantham pension campaigners furious at landmark judicial review decision

Complaints result in South Kesteven District Council tax bill reduction

Complaints result in South Kesteven District Council tax bill reduction

South Kesteven councillors agree stricter climate targets

South Kesteven councillors agree stricter climate targets

Pro and anti-fox hunting groups condemn 'sickening' threats against councillors

Pro and anti-fox hunting groups condemn 'sickening' threats against councillors

Grantham Belvoir Hunt meet to continue after vote - held in secret after councillors received threats and abuse - is lost

Grantham Belvoir Hunt meet to continue after vote - held in secret after councillors received threats and abuse - is lost

Senior councillor denies former leader's statement that plans for a unitary authority in Lincolnshire are still being debated

Senior councillor denies former leader's statement that plans for a unitary authority in Lincolnshire are still being debated

Former leader of SKDC Matthew Lee fails to divulge reasons behind his resignation in speech

Former leader of SKDC Matthew Lee fails to divulge reasons behind his resignation in speech

Kelham Cooke's first speech as leader from the Grantham chamber, in full

Kelham Cooke's first speech as leader from the Grantham chamber, in full

New leader for SKDC as Kelham takes the reins

New leader for SKDC as Kelham takes the reins

Grantham MP Nick Boles says he "must do better" than make "unpleasant personal attacks" against Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Grantham MP Nick Boles says he "must do better" than make "unpleasant personal attacks" against Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Labour Party activist tells conference he wants a demonstration against Margaret Thatcher statue in Grantham

Labour Party activist tells conference he wants a demonstration against Margaret Thatcher statue in Grantham

South Kesteven District Council in the clear over financial management following departure of top staff, including chief executive

South Kesteven District Council in the clear over financial management following departure of top staff, including chief executive

South Kesteven District Council leader Matthew Lee to speak about his resignation

South Kesteven District Council leader Matthew Lee to speak about his resignation

Grantham bypass phase two starts with groundbreaking

Grantham bypass phase two starts with groundbreaking

Focus is on policing as Tory Party chairman walks streets of Grantham

Focus is on policing as Tory Party chairman walks streets of Grantham

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